Japan’s Kumamoto Earthquake 2026: What Happened, Who Was Affected,and What Travellers Need to Know
At least 18 people were killed and 62 injured after a magnitude 7.1
earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture in southwestern Japan on July 28,
2026. Buildings collapsed, an explosion hit Aeon Mall, and a chimney
collapsed onto factory workers. Rescue crews are racing against time
in extreme summer heat. Here is what happened, how Japan responded,
and what international travellers need to know.